Naming your business is one of the most important aspects of starting a business. Your name needs to be something that is scalable and that can grow as your business does. You need a name that communicates effectively what your brand is about. You also need to make sure that the name is memorable, has […]
Continue ReadingNew businesses crop up, and even in an ailing economy, it’s not surprising to see the sheer amount of entrepreneurs attempting to take a chance on the open market. As the Houston Chronicle informs us, only 51% of businesses survive past five years []. It may seem like a huge figure, but many of these […]
Continue ReadingIf you have a client with many investments or who owns a business, they might have approached you about opening a holding company. As Investopedia informs us, holding companies are usually LLCs or corporations that hold on to the controlling stock in other companies. Holding companies operate as entities that collect and retain income in […]
Continue ReadingBusiness owners and managers routinely ask employees to run errands or carry out tasks off site. If you work in an office setting, for example, you may ask an employee to drive to a local store to pick up stationery supplies. These types of situations occur thousands of times a day all over the country, […]
Continue ReadingBusinesses choose to relocate for several reasons. It may be because of downsizing or because your business is thinking of expanding. No matter what the reason, moving is always stressful. If the responsibility for planning your business’s relocation rests squarely on your shoulders, then It might be one of the most challenging tasks of your […]
Continue ReadingOne of the biggest and damaging threats not just for a workplace but every property, residential or commercial, is fire. It’s a risk not only for workers but for the general public. Fire can lead to severe injuries, worse—fatalities, or extreme property damage than can render your workplace either closed or destroyed. It would be […]
Continue ReadingYour employer might see you as being an exempt employee in California under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) when you’re actually not. This type of misclassification is a violation of the FLSA, and can lead to a lawsuit. But you might be wondering if taking legal action would be worth it. Would the payoff […]
Continue ReadingEvery company struggles to figure out which system is best for their HR department when it comes to payroll. However, if you’re a company that has a complex line-up of workers (such as employees who shift back and forth between various department or part-time employees who, when combined, will equal one full-time position) then sorting […]
Continue ReadingIt’s easy to get caught in a trap where you prioritize the product or service that your business sells. In all of your preparation to create profit for yourself, branding in this manner tends to take over. But what you can’t forget is that on the other side of a sales funnel are people. And […]
Continue ReadingOne way to avoid employee and employer conflicts is by educating employees about their compensation, benefits, and taxes. Employers must provide basic and fringe benefits to stay competitive and retain more employees. Proper expectations must be set to avoid facing legal issues later on. Take the time to discuss the different benefits, compensation, and taxes […]
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